1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat 126 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
