1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 822 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 126 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
