2009 BMW 120 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 36 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 130 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |