1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1977 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 126 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 126 | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |