2006 BMW 116 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 2006 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 116 | 132 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |