1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 124 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 130 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |