1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125.
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, 1973 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 125 | 2107 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 155 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 | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |