1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 100 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 20 L |
