1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 2 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 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1973 Holden UTE 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. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | UTE |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
