1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 32 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 3 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Element |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
