1973 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | OT |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
