1990 BMW 518 vs. 1978 Fiat 133
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1978 Fiat 133 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 133 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |