1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 520.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2009 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
