1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 675 kg more than 1989 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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 126 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
