1993 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 825 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat 126 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 126 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 702 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |