2009 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 38 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, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 328 | 130 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |