1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1988 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
