1956 BMW 503 vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 503 | 124 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |