1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 39 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, 2012 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Verano |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
