1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1997 Mazda Levante is newer by 25 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 25 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Mazda Levante. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | Levante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
