1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
