1973 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1994 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Punto |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
