1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
