1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1992 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Virage | 126 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
