1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 25 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 (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 414 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |