1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1972 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 128 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 128 | 914 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |