1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 550 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
