2006 BMW 523 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 31 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 840 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.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 523 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3235 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
