2001 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 130 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |