1972 Fiat 128 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 34 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 498 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 128 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
