1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 33 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 61 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
