1959 BMW 700 vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 695 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1977 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, 1959 BMW 700 (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |
