1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 41 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
