1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 357 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 126 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
