2009 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1971 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 740 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
