1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 30 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, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (130 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
