1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3.3 and 1973 Fiat 126 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3.3 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 20 L |
