1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ginetta G33 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 126 | G33 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
