1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 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 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126.
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 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 126 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |