1992 BMW 518 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 518 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 518 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
