1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 39 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1070 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | 130 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
