1987 BMW 750 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 13 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |
