2007 BMW 118 vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Abarth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Abarth would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 118 and 1982 Fiat Abarth are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | Abarth |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
