1974 BMW 518 vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125.
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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 125 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |