1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1994 Fiat 126
To start off, 1994 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1994 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat 126 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1994 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 126 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |