1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Fiat 126
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 126 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 25 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
