Volkswagen Derby (1977 – 1981) vs Fiat 127 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Fiat 127 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 60 hp. The Volkswagen Derby is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 14.0 s. The Fiat 127 has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Derby is the lighter car, from 700 kg against 720 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Volkswagen Derby is 274 mm longer than the Fiat 127.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Derby
1977 – 1981
|
Fiat
127
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 60 hp | 45 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 93 Nm | 64 – 83 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 15.4 s | 14.0 – 19.1 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 154 km/h | 135 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km | 7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 3,645 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,527 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg | 720 – 775 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.