1994 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1994 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1994 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 343 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1994 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, 1978 Volvo 343 (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat 126. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1994 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1994 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Fiat 126 | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 126 | 343 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |