1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 135 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1850 mm |
