1977 BMW 530 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 530 | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |