1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
