1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Isuzu Impulse
To start off, 1990 Isuzu Impulse is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. 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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1990 Isuzu Impulse | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 130 | Impulse |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
