1970 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler 160 and 1970 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Chrysler 160. 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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 160 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
