1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 957 kg more than 1987 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 126 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
