1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 35 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan 350Z (359 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
