1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 35 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 130 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
