1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Caprice | 124 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |