1975 BMW 315 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 1 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, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 315 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
