1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 22 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
