1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 823 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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
