1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 276 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
