1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 125 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
