1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 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), 1992 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 275 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, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 125 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
