1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 130 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
