1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1982 Fiat 126
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1982 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1982 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Dinan | 126 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 42 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |