1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 585 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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |
