1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Fiat 125
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Valiant and 1971 Fiat 125 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
Model | Valiant | 125 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |