1984 BMW M6 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 M6 (334 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M6 | 132 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1070 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |