1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1973 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 20 L |
