1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 28 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 438 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.
Because 1971 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 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. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 124 | 156 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |