1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2010 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
