1998 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 175 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 730 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:
1998 BMW 730 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | 130 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |