1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1992 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 847 kg more than 1992 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1992 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
