1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 32 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) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 297 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 8 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
