1956 BMW 503 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 503 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
