1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 126 and 1980 Lada 2105 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 415 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 126 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
