1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 35 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 32 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
