1973 Abarth 124 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1973 Abarth 124 and 1973 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Abarth 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Abarth 124 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Abarth 124 (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Abarth 124 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 525 kg |
