2007 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 1145 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 124 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |