1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 385 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 126 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 63 L |
