2005 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 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 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
