1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 132 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |
