1980 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
