1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Vega | 130 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |