1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 460 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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 128 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
