1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 123 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 130 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
