1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 605 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
