1980 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Fiat 132
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1972 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M5 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
