1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1966 Steyr 500

To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 703 cc (2 cylinders), 1990 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat 126 (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat 126 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. 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, 1990 Fiat 126 (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.

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