1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 34 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, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Fiat | Noble |
| Model | 130 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
