1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 572 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
