1992 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 125 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 131 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |