1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 979 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 125 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
