2005 BMW 745 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1993 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 745 | 126 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 645 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |