1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 41 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 211 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |
