1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Charger and 1972 Fiat 125 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Charger | 125 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |