1971 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. 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 51 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 133 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
