2007 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 118 and 1978 Fiat 131 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 118 | 131 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |