1973 Fiat 126 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126.
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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 126 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 57 L |
