1988 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1984 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 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
