1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 770 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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |