1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Singer Gazelle (52 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Singer Gazelle should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 459 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, 1961 Singer Gazelle (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Singer Gazelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
Make | Fiat | Singer |
Model | 126 | Gazelle |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |