1973 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1993 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 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
