1995 BMW M5 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 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 M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 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 M5 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M5 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
