1985 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 24 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 742 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3240 mm |
