1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 16 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 665 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 126 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
