1979 BMW 735 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 BMW 735.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 735 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
