2007 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
