1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Consorte | 124 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |