1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 155 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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (163 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 1973 Chrysler 160 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler 160 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
| Model | 125 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
