1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1996 Fiat 126
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1996 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 25 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
