1998 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 22 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 928 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 740 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
