1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 GMC Jimmy

To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Jimmy (115 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 940 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.

Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1972 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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