1972 Fiat 128 vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2001 Toyota Allion is newer by 29 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Allion (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Allion weights approximately 390 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, 2001 Toyota Allion (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Allion |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
