1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 772 kg more than 1985 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Coronet | 126 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3690 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 | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1850 mm |
