1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
