2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Charger | 126 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1850 mm |
