1988 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Abarth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Abarth would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | Abarth |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |