1985 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 11 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 BMW 628.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 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 | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 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 |
