1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 38 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
