Fiat 128 Saloon (1969 – 1976) vs Dacia 1300 (1969 – 1979): specs compared
Both offer around 55 hp at most. The Dacia 1300 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 18.0 s against 19.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 145 km/h against 140 km/h. The Fiat 128 Saloon uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 900 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Dacia 1300 is 485 mm longer than the Fiat 128 Saloon.
| Specification |
Fiat
128 Saloon
1969 – 1976
|
Dacia
1300
1969 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Romania |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1976 | 1969 – 1979 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 55 hp | 54 hp |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 88 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.2 s | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,856 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 kg | 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.