1998 BMW 317 vs. 1998 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1998 BMW 317 and 1998 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 317 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Fiat Coupe.
Because 1998 BMW 317 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 1998 BMW 317. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 317 | 1998 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 317 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
