1995 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 131 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |