1978 Fiat 126 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
