1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 29 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 32 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 130 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
