1978 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 124 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |