2006 BMW 120 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1968 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 124 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |