1970 Fiat 125 vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 37 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 2007 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia K2700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 125 | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
