1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 34 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 130 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
