1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 874 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Dinan | 131 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
