1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 29 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Skylark | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
