1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 755 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, 1997 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | 126 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
