1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 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 993 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
