1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 535 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
