1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 34 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
