1990 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 124 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |