2005 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
