1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 783 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
