1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 32 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
