1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera 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 29 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 39 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1997 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
