1984 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 11 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 725 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
