1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 130 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 130 | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |