1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega and 1973 Fiat 126 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 425 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126. 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Vega | 126 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 20 L |
