1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 9 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 809 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1981 Toyota Century 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. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |