1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 715 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 126 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 275 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
