1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 16 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 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 991 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 126 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
