1986 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Fiat 133
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1979 Fiat 133 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | 133 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2030 mm |