1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 124 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | 124 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |