BMW 1500/1600 (1966 – 1975) vs FSO 125 (1968 – 1978): specs compared
Both offer around 84 hp at most. The BMW 1500/1600 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 16.5 s. The FSO 125 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 971 kg against 1,050 kg. The BMW 1500/1600 dates from 1966 – 1975, the FSO 125 from 1968 – 1978.
| Specification |
BMW
1500/1600
1966 – 1975
|
FSO
125
1968 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Poland |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1975 | 1968 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 hp | 71 – 81 hp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 104 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 s | 16.5 – 20.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 140 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,227 – 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,588 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,507 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 971 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.