1969 Buick GS 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 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | GS | 130 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
