1998 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 400 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, 1998 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 124 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |