1995 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 22 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 132 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |