1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 22 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1994 Saab 900. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 130 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
