1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126.

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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat 126 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Fiat Nissan
Model 126 Titan
Year Released 1990 2009
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 703 cc 5549 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 26 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 49 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3110 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 106 L


 

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