1988 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 131 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |