Fiat 131 4 doors (1978 – 1981) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1975 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 140 hp at most. The Fiat 131 4 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,060 kg. At 4,359 mm, the BMW 3 Series Coupe is 127 mm longer than the Fiat 131 4 doors. The Fiat 131 4 doors dates from 1978 – 1981, the BMW 3 Series Coupe from 1975 – 1983.
| Specification |
Fiat
131 4 doors
1978 – 1981
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1975 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1975 – 1983 |
| Body style | 4 Doors · Sedan | Coupé |
| Variants | 7 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 140 hp | 75 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 214 Nm | 110 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 18.0 s | 9.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 190 km/h | 154 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,232 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,060 – 1,195 kg | 1,010 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.