2008 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |