1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 855 kg more than 1990 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 126 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
