1982 BMW 318 vs. 1982 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1982 BMW 318 and 1982 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 318 | 1982 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
