1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 126 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 126 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
