1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 26 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 955 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Quest |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3160 mm |