1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Honda 145
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 124 and 1974 Honda 145 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 145 (68 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 124 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1974 Honda 145.
Because 1974 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1974 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
