1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
