1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 592 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat 126 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Crew |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |