1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 590 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
