1986 BMW 735 vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 13 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 680 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 735 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 140 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 | 1590 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
