2005 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
