1996 Fiat 126 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 135 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 126 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
