2009 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131.
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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 528 | 131 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |