2008 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3235 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |