1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 7 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 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 125 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |