1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Coupe | 130 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |