2009 BMW 125 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 39 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 360 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, 2009 BMW 125 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 2009 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 125 | 124 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |