1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Uno | X3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
