1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1990 Fiat 126
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 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, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1990 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
