1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 39 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
