1973 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Fiat 128
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 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 19 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1971 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 128 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
