1973 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Fiat Regata
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring 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 18 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1985 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Regata |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
