1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1502 | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |