1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 507 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, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 126 | 122 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
