1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1986 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1986 Fiat 126 and 1986 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Stanza (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 351 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Nissan Stanza (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat 126 | 1986 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |
