1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Fiat 126
To start off, 1976 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126.
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, 1973 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1976 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 126 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |