1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 45 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 665 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
