1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 612 kg more than 1985 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
