2009 BMW 118 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 118 | 132 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |