1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat 126 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 126 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |