1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 28 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | W12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
