1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 480 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
