1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 870 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
