1979 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 725 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
