1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 126 and 1980 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru DL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru DL (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru DL should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Subaru DL weights approximately 235 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.
Because 1980 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Subaru DL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Subaru DL (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru DL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1980 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 126 | DL |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
