1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 17 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 160 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 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
