1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 2000 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
