1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1999 Tata Estate
To start off, 1999 Tata Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Estate weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1999 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 126 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
