1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 126 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
