1987 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 515 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 126 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
