1980 BMW 725 vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 725 | 124 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
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 | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |