1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Hornet | 130 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
