1956 AC Aceca-Bristol 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 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | 126 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |