1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1993 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 135 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
