Is the Fiat 124 powerful enough for highway driving?

The modern Fiat 124 Spider is powered by a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It produces 140 hp and 240 Nm of torque (the Abarth version is tuned up to 170 hp), providing the Fiat 124 Spider with a spirited and punchy driving character compared to its rivals. For buyers considering the Fiat 124, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.