1984 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
