1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 18 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 130 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
