1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
