1994 BMW 518 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 23 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 130 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |