1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
