1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1972 AMC Javelin and 1972 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Javelin (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Javelin should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1972 AMC Javelin.
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, 1972 AMC Javelin (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1972 AMC Javelin has manual transmission. 1972 AMC Javelin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Javelin | 130 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
