1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 432 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 127 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1047 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |