1977 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |