1996 BMW 520 vs. 1996 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1996 BMW 520 and 1996 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Because 1996 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1996 Fiat Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.7 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |