2008 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1966 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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 124 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |