2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1069 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Lumina | 126 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1850 mm |
