1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lancia Thema (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 130 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
