1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat 126 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600.
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, 1959 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 126 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |