1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1265 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 130 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3302 mm |