1988 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 520 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 20 L |
