1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | FC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
