2008 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 530 | 124 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |