1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 23 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126.
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 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 20 L |
