1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 24 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 137 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.
Because 1970 Fiat 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 125 | Corrado |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |