1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 124 | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |