1988 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
