2005 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Fiat 127
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1977 Fiat 127 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | 127 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |