1992 BMW 850 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1988 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 126 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |