2008 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Fiat 125
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1971 Fiat 125 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 118 | 125 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
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 | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |