2002 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 32 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 26 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 130 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |