2006 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1989 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 126 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |