1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1981 BMW M1.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1981 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 130 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 116 L |
