1993 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 903 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 520 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 520 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
