1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 712 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Fiat 130 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model 130 Touareg
Year Released 1970 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3238 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 2312 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 100 L


 

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