2008 BMW 118 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 118 | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |