1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
