1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 20 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 295 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, 1993 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 125 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
