1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 130 and 1974 Volkswagen Golf 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 93 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
