1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 273 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 116 L |
