1984 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (88 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 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, 1984 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 124 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |