2009 BMW 550 vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 652 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
