1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 2008 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 2008 BMW 630 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 124 | 630 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |