1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 37 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, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
