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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 58 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
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 | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |