2008 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 185 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
