1975 BMW 315 vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 315 | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |