1977 BMW 728 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 728 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
