1994 BMW 735 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 735 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 735 | 132 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |