1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volkswagen 411 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1995 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 Volkswagen 411 (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 126 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
