1988 BMW 535 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1972 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 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 535 | 124 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |