1993 BMW M5 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M5 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M5 | 131 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |