1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1983 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1983 Fiat 127 and 1983 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Volkswagen Passat (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1983 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 127 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
