1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 591 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |