2008 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1970 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 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 124 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |