1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1800 | 125 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |