1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1981 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1981 Lancia Gamma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Fiat 125 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 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Gamma, 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, 1981 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125. 1981 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1981 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 125 | Gamma |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |