2005 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. Both 2005 BMW 318 and 1981 Fiat 131 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1981 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
