1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1500 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
