1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 55 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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 125 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |