1988 BMW M6 vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M6 | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
