1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1092 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 126 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2960 mm |
