1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
