1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Mirafiori | 320 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |