1978 BMW B7 vs. 1977 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1977 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1977 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | B7 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1020 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
