Dacia 1300 (1969 – 1979) vs Fiat 127 (1971 – 1977): specs compared
The Dacia 1300 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 54 hp against 47 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 18.0 s against 18.5 s. The Fiat 127 uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 710 kg against 900 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Dacia 1300 is 747 mm longer than the Fiat 127. The Dacia 1300 dates from 1969 – 1979, the Fiat 127 from 1971 – 1977.
| Specification |
Dacia
1300
1969 – 1979
|
Fiat
127
1971 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Italy |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1979 | 1971 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 hp | 40 – 47 hp |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 61 – 64 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 18.0 s | 18.5 – 20.5 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 126 – 142 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 6.7 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,341 mm | 3,594 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,527 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 kg | 710 – 720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.