1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 40 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 94 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 130 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2425 mm |
