1995 BMW 318 vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 124 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |