1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 90 | 124 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |