1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 767 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Speed 12 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 839 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 126 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
