1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Fiat 126
To start off, 1972 Fiat 126 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 422 kg more than 1972 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 126 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 20 L |
