1988 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1970 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 124 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |