1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Sunny (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 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, 1969 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
