1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126.
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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 126 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
