1979 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 31 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Titan |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3560 mm |