1979 BMW 732 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 BMW 732.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 732 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
