1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 548 kg more than 1981 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
