1998 BMW 728 vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1973 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 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 728 | 124 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |