1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 38 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 177 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
Model | 130 | M |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |