1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1996 Fiat 126 and 1996 Toyota Venture were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 695 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.
Because 1996 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
