1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1996 Fiat Coupe is newer by 22 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1996 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 130 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
