Dacia 1100 (1968 – 1971) vs Fiat 124 Saloon (1966 – 1974): specs compared
The Fiat 124 Saloon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 65 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.6 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 145 km/h. The Dacia 1100 uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 765 kg against 855 kg. The Dacia 1100 dates from 1968 – 1971, the Fiat 124 Saloon from 1966 – 1974.
| Specification |
Dacia
1100
1968 – 1971
|
Fiat
124 Saloon
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Italy |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1971 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 46 – 65 hp | 60 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 77 – 80 Nm | 87 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.0 – 22.5 s | 13.6 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 134 – 145 km/h | 140 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 7.0 L/100 km | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,990 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,486 mm | 1,626 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 765 kg | 855 – 940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.