1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 355 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Fiat | Italdesign |
| Model | 126 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
