1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1404 mm |
