1996 Fiat 131 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 790 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 131 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 131 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
