1981 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 570 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 645 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 717 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Pagani |
| Model | 126 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
