1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 595 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 126 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 126 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |