1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 240 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
