1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 41 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 855 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2761 mm |
