1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 35 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. Both 1977 Fiat 132 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 280 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, 2012 BMW 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 132 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |
