1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 695 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 126 | P6 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |