1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 482 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
