1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1500 | 131 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |