1984 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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, 1984 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 131 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |