1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 292 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, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 126 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
