1993 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M3 | 130 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |