1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 505 kg more than 1978 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 126 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 126 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |