1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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 3 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 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, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
