FSO 125 (1968 – 1978) vs Fiat 125 (1967 – 1972): specs compared
The Fiat 125 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 81 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.7 s against 16.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 161 km/h against 150 km/h. The FSO 125 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 971 kg against 1,030 kg.
| Specification |
FSO
125
1968 – 1978
|
Fiat
125
1967 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | Italy |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1978 | 1967 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 81 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 121 Nm | 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 16.5 – 20.7 s | 12.7 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 150 km/h | 154 – 161 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 L/100 km | 9.9 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,227 – 4,234 mm | 4,224 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 2,504 mm |
| Curb weight | 971 kg | 1,030 – 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.