1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 1055 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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2870 mm |
