2003 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 BMW 318.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 318 | 1979 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | Campagnola |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |