1978 BMW M1 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 7 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M1 | 130 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 80 L |