1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Taft and 1979 Fiat 126 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Taft | 126 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
