1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 126 and 1980 Reliant GTC were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 705 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 126 | GTC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
