1981 BMW 745 vs. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 706 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 745 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |