1982 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Fiat 126
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1981 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1981 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 126 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |