1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 744 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Avanti | Fiat |
Model | Avanti | 125 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2430 mm |