1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 19 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 130 | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
