1972 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Touring | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |