1997 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1976 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
