1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 530 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
