1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1985 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
