2007 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 270 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, 2007 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
