1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1973 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 126 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2880 mm |
