1992 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Fiat 133
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1977 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1977 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2030 mm |
