1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 54 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GT | 124 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |