1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1985 Fiat 126 and 1985 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,773 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 352 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.
Because 1985 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 126 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
