1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Fiat 126
To start off, 1978 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 126 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 24 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 42 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |