1994 Fiat 126 vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1994 Fiat 126 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Singer SM 1500 (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Singer SM 1500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 539 kg more than 1994 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, 1953 Singer SM 1500 (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat 126 | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Singer |
| Model | 126 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
