1995 BMW CLS vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 24 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS 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:
1995 BMW CLS | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | CLS | 130 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |