1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 8 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1978 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 124 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |