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Fiat 127

1981 Fiat 127 Diesel
1981 Fiat 127 Diesel. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Fiat built the 127 in 1971–1983. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1980 Fiat 127 Panorama to the 1981 Fiat 127 Diesel. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in Europe.

Built
1971–1983
Brand from
Italy
Part of
Stellantis
Body styles
Hatchback
Sold new in
Europe
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 45 hp in the 1980 127 Panorama to 70 hp in the 1981 127 Diesel. It got lighter along the way: 870 kg for the 1980 car, 775 kg for the 1981. The most powerful here is the 1981 Fiat 127 Diesel at 70 hp (52 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1981 Fiat 127 Diesel, in 14.0 s.

Every 127 in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
1980 127 Panorama45 hp (34 kW)55 lb-ft (75 Nm)22.4 s81 mph (130 km/h)870 kg (1,918 lb)1.3 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive4-speed manual
1981 127 Diesel70 hp (52 kW)61 lb-ft (83 Nm)14.0 s99 mph (159 km/h)775 kg (1,709 lb)1.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive4-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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