1994 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1994 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 318 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. 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, 1994 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | Mirafiori |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |