1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 20 L |
