1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 205 is newer by 16 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (115 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
