1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1991 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, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 126 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
