1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 130 | 124 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |