1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1990 Fiat 126
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 703 cc (2 cylinders), 1990 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat 126 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1990 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 570 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
