1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 206 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |