1995 BMW 317 vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 25 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 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 317 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 395 kg more 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 317 | 125 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |