1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 37 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 8 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
