1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 440 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
| Model | 124 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
