1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 130 | M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
