1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 36 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 23 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 130 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 130 | Jetta |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |