1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 845 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |