1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 38 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, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Element |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
