1981 BMW 518 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 10 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 130 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 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 | 1140 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |