1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 280 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
