1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1988 Fiat 126 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1578 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Lagonda | 126 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1850 mm |
