1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 870 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 124 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |