1971 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Fiat Croma
To start off, 1985 Fiat Croma is newer by 14 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Croma weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Croma. (127 Nm). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1985 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Croma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
