1987 BMW 750 vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1987 BMW 750 1971 Lancia Fulvia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 750 Fulvia
Year Released 1987 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 70 L