1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1993 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 9 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1167 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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126. 1993 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1993 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 126 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2890 mm |
