1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |