1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1981 Fiat 126
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1981 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1981 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 2600 | 126 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |