1990 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 131 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |