1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 125 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1989 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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 125 | 126 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |