1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 39 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 370 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |