1975 BMW 315 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 315 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
