1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 562 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
