1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1600 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 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, 1963 Fiat 1600 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |