1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Fiat 128 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 880 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
