1986 BMW 735 vs. 1978 Fiat 133
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1978 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 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1978 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 735 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 1590 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2030 mm |
