1990 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 13 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 987 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
