1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 395 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 1750 | 126 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |