1973 Abarth 124 vs. 1973 Honda Z
To start off, both 1973 Abarth 124 and 1973 Honda Z 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 94 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (32 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Abarth 124 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (43 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Abarth 124 | 1973 Honda Z | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Z |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 32 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 580 kg |
