1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1707 kg more than 1977 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Brougham | 126 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 42 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 1850 mm |