1976 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 1 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, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
