1976 BMW 630 vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 871 kg more than 1974 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 630 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |
