1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 126 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
