2006 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Fiat 126
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1976 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1976 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 20 L |
