1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 125 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |