1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 126 and 1981 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 1135 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1981 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 126 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
