1973 Fiat 126 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover

To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1620 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.

Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Fiat 126 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model 126 ALL-NEW Range Rover
Year Released 1973 2013
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 594 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 23 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 39 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 580 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 3060 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 2220 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2922 mm