1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1983 Fiat 126
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1983 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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1983 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | V6 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
