1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 38 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 505 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
