1975 BMW 315 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 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 35 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 50 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 315 | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |