1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Vega and 1974 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Vega | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
