1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda FR-V is newer by 35 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda FR-V. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Honda FR-V. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2007 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | FR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
