1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 40 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Fiat | Scion |
| Model | 130 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
