1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1990 Fiat 126
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 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 850 (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1990 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
