1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2002 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 2002 | 131 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |