1973 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 1998 Fiat Bravo is newer by 25 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 1,908 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Bravo (152 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 160 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, 1998 Fiat Bravo (186 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1998 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
