1979 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 845 kg more than 1987 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 (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 126 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1850 mm |
