1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 285 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 130 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |
