1972 Fiat 132 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 132 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 132 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
