1979 Fiat 127 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 127 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot Touareg weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 127. (64 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 127. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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