1975 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 131 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |