1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1988 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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1900 | 126 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |