1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | CC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
