1973 BMW 3 vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3 and 1973 Fiat 128 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 3 | 128 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1116 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 55.5 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |