1994 BMW 840 vs. 1982 Fiat 131
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1982 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 1982 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 840 | 131 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1365 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |