1954 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1993 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1850 mm |
