1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 131 | 528 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |