1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 650 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.
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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 652 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 | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |