1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 128 and 1973 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph 1500 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 128 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
