1978 Fiat 126 vs. 2003 MG XPower
To start off, 2003 MG XPower is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG XPower (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG XPower weights approximately 955 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, 2003 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 2003 MG XPower | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 126 | XPower |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
