1987 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 23 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1299 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
