1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 12 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 735 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 126 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 126 | 740 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |