1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 406 is newer by 26 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, 1999 Peugeot 406 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 406.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
