1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 1045 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, 1986 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 126 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2990 mm |
