1953 Fiat 1400 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 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 600 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 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
