1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 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 20 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 130 | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
