1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 125 | 126 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |