1993 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 316 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
