1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 218 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 125 | Ventora |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |