1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 38 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Alfetta | 125 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |