1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1988 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 132 | 126 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |