1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 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 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 124 | 123 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |