1998 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 28 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 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 540 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 125 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 1607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |