1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 655 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, 1999 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat 126 | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
