1987 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 745 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 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
