1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 40 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
