1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 205 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
