1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 440 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1985 Porsche 928 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. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 124 | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |