1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 670 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat 126 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 126 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
