1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 122 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 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 130 | VIP |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |