2007 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 705 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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 2007 BMW 120 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. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 126 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |