1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 126 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1850 mm |
