2007 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Italdesign Tapiro
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Italdesign Tapiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Italdesign Tapiro would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Italdesign Tapiro. (217 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Italdesign Tapiro.
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. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1970 Italdesign Tapiro has manual transmission. 1970 Italdesign Tapiro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1970 Italdesign Tapiro | |
Make | BMW | Italdesign |
Model | 130 | Tapiro |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |