2007 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
