1971 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
