1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 130 and 1973 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 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 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 130 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
