1972 Fiat 126 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1972 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
