1993 BMW 856 vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 23 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 856 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
