1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 647 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.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
