2007 BMW 335 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 35 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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 335 | 130 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |