1992 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Fiat 131
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1977 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1977 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 740 | 131 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |