1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 126 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
