1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 124 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |
