1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 936 kg more than 1988 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | 126 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
