1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 886 kg more than 1980 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | El Camino | 126 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1850 mm |
