1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1986 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat 126 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1986 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
