1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 2008 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 2008 Lexus IS 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. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Fiat | Lexus |
Model | 124 | IS |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |