1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 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 23 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 130 | Jetta |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
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 | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |