1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1978 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 752 kg more than 1978 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 126 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
