1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1602 | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |