1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 126 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
