1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1976 Fiat 126
To start off, 1976 Fiat 126 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. Both 1966 Abarth 595 and 1976 Fiat 126 are equipped with a 594 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 126 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595.
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, 1966 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1976 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 595 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 20 L |
