1998 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 10 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 828 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, 1998 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 126 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 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 | 1476 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |