1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
