1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Fiat 126
To start off, 1978 Fiat 126 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 126 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
