1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 126 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Delta | 125 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
