2004 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 124 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |