1995 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Fiat 132
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M3 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1972 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M3 | 1972 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M3 | 132 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |