1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 130 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
