1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1515 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 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3120 mm |
