1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1986 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, 1959 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat 126 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 126 | 356 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |