1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 2800 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
