BMW 3.0 CSi (1971 – 1975) vs Fiat 130 Coupe (1971 – 1972): specs compared
The BMW 3.0 CSi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 165 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.9 L/100 km against 15.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,555 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Fiat 130 Coupe is 183 mm longer than the BMW 3.0 CSi.
| Specification |
BMW
3.0 CSi
1971 – 1975
|
Fiat
130 Coupe
1971 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1975 | 1971 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 165 hp |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 9.1 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 15.2 – 16.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,687 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,361 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,555 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.