BMW 1500/1600 (1966 – 1975) vs Fiat 124 Saloon (1966 – 1974): specs compared
The BMW 1500/1600 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 13.6 s. The Fiat 124 Saloon uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 855 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,229 mm, the BMW 1500/1600 is 198 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Saloon.
| Specification |
BMW
1500/1600
1966 – 1975
|
Fiat
124 Saloon
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1975 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 hp | 60 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 87 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 s | 13.6 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 140 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,588 mm | 1,626 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 855 – 940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.