1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 34 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 15 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Thesis (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 130 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
