1977 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 30 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 2007 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 45 L |
