1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
