1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124.
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 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Biscayne | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 38 L |
