1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa 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 75 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 Opel Corsa. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
