1994 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Fiat 126
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1992 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1992 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1992 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1992 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 740 | 126 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1850 mm |