1971 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1971 BMW Touring and 1971 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1971 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 127 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
