1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 355 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 126 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
