1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 22 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1305 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 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Fiat Uno | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Uno | 535 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3071 mm |