1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 110 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, 1970 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1970 Rover 3.5 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. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 130 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |