1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
