1996 BMW 540 vs. 1977 Fiat 127
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1977 Fiat 127 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 540 | 127 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |