1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 295 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
