2009 BMW 745 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 745 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
