2005 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Fiat 126
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1070 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1982 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
