1973 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 34 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1455 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 70 L |
