1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 842 kg more than 1985 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
