1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 36 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 63 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
