2007 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
