1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 is newer by 30 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
