1981 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 520 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 520 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
