1998 BMW 728 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 25 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, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 BMW 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 728 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
