1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 43 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 631 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 130 | 750 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |