1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 126 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 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 Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
