1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 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, 1961 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 126 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
