1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1987 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat 126 (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat 126 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1987 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
