1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Riviera | 130 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
