1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 44 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 576 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.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
