1987 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 16 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 318 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
