1960 BMW 700 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 814 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
