2003 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Fiat 126
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1990 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1990 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
