1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 124 | M1 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 116 L |