1990 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 124 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |