1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1991 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1991 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1991 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 126 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |
