1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1988 Fiat 126 and 1988 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 697 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 126 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
