2003 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 33 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, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 130 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |