1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 26 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 678 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1998 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 124 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
