1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 225 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1994 Infiniti Q45 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. 1994 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
Model | 130 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |