1974 BMW 3 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1974 BMW 3.
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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| 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 | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
