2001 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 26 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 142 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 130 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |