1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 90 | 124 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |