1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 500 and 1970 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
