1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 24 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 82 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
