1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 792 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat 126 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 126 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |