1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
