1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1640 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 126 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
