1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, both 1972 Fiat X1-9 and 1972 TVR 1600 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 TVR 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR 1600 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR 1600 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 TVR 1600 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 TVR 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | X1-9 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
