2007 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Fiat 126
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 18 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), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 895 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1989 Fiat 126 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 126 |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 215 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |