1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1983 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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 126 | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 126 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
