1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2800 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2800 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 2800 | 130 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |