1985 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 BMW 316.
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, 1985 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 316 | 131 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |