1961 BMW 700 vs. 1976 Fiat 126
To start off, 1976 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1961 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 700 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 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, 1961 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1976 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 20 L |
