1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1990 Fiat 126
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat 126 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1990 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
