1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
