1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
