2009 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5495 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
