1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 113 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |