1976 BMW 633 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 BMW 633.
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 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 633 | 130 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |