1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Town & Country | 126 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 20 L |
