1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 38 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 130 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
