1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 25 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
