1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 GAZ 24

To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ 24 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ 24 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 755 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, 1970 GAZ 24 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.

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