1979 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 10 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 628 | 124 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |