1979 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 5 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 915 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 126 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1850 mm |
