1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1984 Fiat 126 and 1984 Pontiac Trans Am were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 126 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
