1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 133 weights approximately 45 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, 1976 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 126 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
