1981 BMW 745 vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 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 112 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 745 | Abarth |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
