1988 BMW 535 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 535 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
