1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 31 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 64 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Skoda Fabia. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 130 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
