1980 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M5 | 130 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 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 | 304 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |