1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 840 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 124 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3030 mm |
