1996 BMW 316 vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 126 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |