1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 13 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
