1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 24 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 795 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Dinan | 124 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 87 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 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 |