1996 BMW 740 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 740 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
