1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1987 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, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 126 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
